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Goydie Family History

Goydie Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Goldie, Goodie, Goudie, Geddie, Goede, Golde, Godin, Gosdin, Boddie

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Where is the Goydie family from?

You can see how Goydie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goydie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Goydie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Goydie family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goydie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Goydie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Goydie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goydie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Goydie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Goydie. For the veterans among your Goydie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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